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Rethinking Floor Systems: How Posi-Strut Supports Smarter Design

As New Zealand buildings evolve, so must the systems beneath them. Discover how Posi-Strut — now available in joist-aligned depths — is simplifying design, speeding up construction and improving outcomes on site.

High-Performance Rigid Air Barrier: The Sustainable Edge for Steel and Timber

A critical challenge in steel-frame design is managing thermal bridging. betterBRACE 4STEEL addresses this directly with a composite construction: a 7mm saveBOARD betterBRACE sheet adhered to a 10mm EPS backing. 

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March 2026 feature

Ventilation, Moisture & Indoor Comfort

We explore ventilation, moisture protection, and indoor climate control — key elements in maintaining healthy, comfortable interior environments.

Thermally Efficient Windows in New Auckland Apartments

A major new residential precinct in Auckland has commenced with two eye-catching apartment buildings that have advanced window features for maximum, all year-round thermal comfort for residents.

Rigid Insulation, Mould Risk, and Wall Performance

Rigid Insulation, Mould Risk, and Wall Performance

Moisture and condensation are common concerns in modern homes, especially as buildings become more airtight and energy efficient. There’s a perception in New Zealand that rigid insulation may trap moisture inside wall systems and increase mould risk, but research suggests the reality is very different. 

Designing the Invisible: Managing Moisture and Comfort in Modern Homes

Designing the Invisible: Managing Moisture and Comfort in Modern Homes

A whole-of-home approach to ventilation and climate control for healthier, more resilient residential design.

Beyond H1: A System Approach to Indoor Air Quality

Beyond H1: A System Approach to Indoor Air Quality

Edge temperatures matter. Learn how thermally broken frames and warm edge spacers close the performance gap and keep interiors drier and more comfortable when specifying more than H1 code-minimum windows and doors.

New Hub Showcases the Latest in Water Innovation

Get an up-close look at how Watersmart's range of water solutions save both water and costs — from an in-house greywater recycling system, and a pre-engineered drinking water treatment system, to a modular water tank system and permeable paving.

Glulam Pre-Engineered Trusses Frame New Arapipi Coastal Residence

See how Techlam glulam pre-engineered trusses played a part in the successful delivery of this high-performance coastal home.

Low E Double Glazed Facade Enhances Passive Solar Performance for Te Pou Ō Mata Au

At Te Pou Ō Mata Au - Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre, Metro Xcel Low E double glazed units ensure year-round comfort through reduced solar heat gain and improved insulation, aligning with the project’s sustainability goals and South Otago’s climate requirements.

A One-Stop Shop Groundscrew Foundation Solution for a New SIP Panel Art Studio

Following smooth groundscrew foundation installs for two other projects, EvoCo has turned to StopDigging yet again for their latest project, a high-performance art studio in the Bay of Plenty. 

New Report Proves Abodo Vulcan Timber Outperforms Cedar in Long-Term Durability Trial

In a seven-year test to compare the durability of different cladding timbers under accelerated decay conditions, Abodo Vulcan Timber came out on top for decay resistance.

Cedar Roofing for Coastal Conditions in Campbells Bay

Set on an exposed coastal site in Campbells Bay on Auckland’s North Shore, this recently completed cedar re-roof demonstrates how material selection and detailing play a critical role in long-term performance in marine environments.

As We Face Summer Overheating Issues, Why is Black in Fashion for Facades?

During the summer holiday, while I was driving about the North Island, I was aware of the continuing popularity of Black as the colour for exterior walls and roofs of recently built dwellings and terrace housing.

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Colour Throughout MDF Panels an Innovative Solution for Detailed Routing Designs and Colourful, Exposed Edge Cabinetry

Featuring colour through the full thickness, ColourPanel removes the need for edge tape, making it ideal for acoustic panels, routed designs, and projects where exposed edges are part of the design.

Basement Renovation Expands Home Footprint with New Bedroom, Bathroom and Laundry

The project faced a significant wastewater challenge: the basement was located 1.5m below the nearest existing sewer connection. To overcome this, the designer specified a Saniflo SFA system to efficiently pump wastewater from the ensuite and laundry.

Delivering a Durable, Slip-Resistant Rubber Surface for Auckland Ferry Terminal

Burgess Matting and Surfacing provided a bespoke rubber tile system for the upgrade of Auckland Ferry Terminal pontoons and gateways, offering acoustic dampening, impact absorption, and a robust finish suitable for a heavily used public transport asset.

Cohesion Begins with the Details: Introducing New Nero Cabinet Hardware

Cohesion Begins with the Details: Introducing New Nero Cabinet Hardware

With Nero Cabinet Hardware now integrated into Nero’s wider product ecosystem, designers can carry a consistent design language and finish palette across key elements — tapware, showers, accessories, and now cabinet hardware. 

Designed to Disappear: Integrated Waste in a Neoclassical Kitchen

Designed to Disappear: Integrated Waste in a Neoclassical Kitchen

In this kitchen, Concelo 2 × 20L buckets sit discreetly beside the integrated table-bar, providing easy access and flow without interrupting the visual rhythm of the space.

Specifying Fibreglass Pools for New Zealand Conditions

Specifying Fibreglass Pools for New Zealand Conditions

By engaging early, architects and builders can integrate pool design seamlessly into the broader project, balancing performance, buildability, and long-term durability.

Ventilation and Vapour Control: Designing for Moisture-Safe, Comfortable Interiors

Ventilation and Vapour Control: Designing for Moisture-Safe, Comfortable Interiors

Early alignment between envelope design and the ventilation strategy ensures both systems function effectively.

Why Like-for-Like Hot Water Replacement Matters for Interiors

Why Like-for-Like Hot Water Replacement Matters for Interiors

A smart hot water replacement can save your interiors from unexpected demolition — here’s how.

Designing for Healthier, Drier and More Energy-Efficient Homes

Designing for Healthier, Drier and More Energy-Efficient Homes

In high-performance housing, insulation provides the foundation for comfort, but its effectiveness is closely linked to appropriate ventilation strategies that manage moisture and maintain indoor air quality.

High-Performance Slim-Wall Soft-Close Drawers that Optimise Project Budgets

High-Performance Slim-Wall Soft-Close Drawers that Optimise Project Budgets

No more choosing between price, space and quality. Enko’s Slimbox Drawer Box System features slim 14mm drawer sides, ensuring a straight-sided interior that maximises usable space.

The Next Generation of Food Waste Disposers is Here

The Next Generation of Food Waste Disposers is Here

The updated InSinkerator Next Gen Series features smoother, more consistent grinding, quieter operation and a more compact design.

High-Performance Glass Elevates Thermal Comfort in Auckland Apartments

High-Performance Glass Elevates Thermal Comfort in Auckland Apartments

A major new residential precinct in Auckland has commenced with two eye-catching apartment buildings using AGP's Solux-E and Solux Ultra for maximum, all year-round thermal comfort for residents.

Next-Gen Strength: Meet the New HDUE Holdown

Next-Gen Strength: Meet the New HDUE Holdown

In their relentless pursuit of innovation, Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to introduce a stronger, faster way to secure shear wall end studs to concrete foundations.

Made-to-Match Bathroom Fans Provide Ventilation and Design Cohesion

Made-to-Match Bathroom Fans Provide Ventilation and Design Cohesion

Vynco's stylish, made-to-match bathroom fans provide effective ventilation in both through-wall and through-roof configurations.

Farmcrete: A Durable, Low-Carbon Concrete Solution for New Zealand Farm Infrastructure

Farmcrete: A Durable, Low-Carbon Concrete Solution for New Zealand Farm Infrastructure

Allied Concrete launches Farmcrete, a purpose-designed rural concrete delivering durability, chemical resistance, and lower embodied carbon for demanding farm environments.

Vapour-Permeable Air Barriers: Designing Durable Walls for New Zealand

Vapour-Permeable Air Barriers: Designing Durable Walls for New Zealand

A self-adhered, cost-competitive wall membrane that simplifies installation while maintaining high levels of air and moisture control.

Create Your Own Feature Ceiling Tile with Sonaris Panel Builder Design Tool

Create Your Own Feature Ceiling Tile with Sonaris Panel Builder Design Tool

Asona is proud to introduce the Sonaris Panel Builder, a new interactive online tool. The Sonaris Panel Builder is designed to inspire ceiling design, allowing you to create unique feature ceiling concepts with a few clicks.

Preserving Architectural Heritage with a Lightweight Alternative to Traditional Slate Roofs

Preserving Architectural Heritage with a Lightweight Alternative to Traditional Slate Roofs

A fully installed EcoStar roof, including the timber sarked substrate, weighs around 24kg per square metre, compared with 40kg per square metre or more for natural slate, clay, or concrete tiles. This makes it a smart choice for heritage buildings and seismic retrofits.

Managing Moisture and Overheating in Modern Housing

Managing Moisture and Overheating in Modern Housing

Continuous extraction systems support healthier indoor environment quality in increasingly airtight housing.

Mammoth Insulation: Superior Thermal Performance, Unrivalled Fit, Free Energy Modelling Service

Mammoth Insulation: Superior Thermal Performance, Unrivalled Fit, Free Energy Modelling Service

Mammoth polyester insulation delivers an unrivalled fit and superior thermal performance, backed by a free H1 compliance service using the Modelling Method (VM1).

Hettich Launches New Interior Fittings Range

Hettich Launches New Interior Fittings Range

The new range is designed to elevate both the functionality and aesthetics of base cabinets, making every corner count and turning even the narrowest spaces into valuable storage. 

Framing Te Mata Peak: Glass, Light and Landscape in the Tukituki Valley

Framing Te Mata Peak: Glass, Light and Landscape in the Tukituki Valley

A refined pavilion in the Tukituki River basin uses the AGP System with Solux-E glass to balance expansive glazing with solar control and thermal efficiency — ideal for a home defined by its high window-to-wall ratio and connection to landscape.

Where Texture Meets Continuity: Crossland Match

Where Texture Meets Continuity: Crossland Match

A warm, textural porcelain collection designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, inspired by the natural beauty of cross-cut stone.

Fire and Acoustic Intertenancy Solutions for Residential Design

Fire and Acoustic Intertenancy Solutions for Residential Design

From terraced housing to multi-level apartments, KOROK Intertenancy Systems are designed to integrate seamlessly into residential projects, providing reliable fire and acoustic separation.

How RigidRAP XT Improves Indoor Moisture Control and Comfort in NZ Homes

How RigidRAP XT Improves Indoor Moisture Control and Comfort in NZ Homes

A rigid air barrier system that helps reduce condensation risk, stabilise indoor temperatures, and support healthier air quality across residential projects.

How Interior Walls Can Tackle Humidity

How Interior Walls Can Tackle Humidity

New Zealand's summers seem to be getting muggier. Sto NZ’s StoCalce Functio plaster system offers a permanent, passive solution that naturally regulates indoor humidity.

UNEX Balustrades Deliver Compliant, Design-Led Edge Protection for Residential Architecture

UNEX Balustrades Deliver Compliant, Design-Led Edge Protection for Residential Architecture

How coordinated balustrade systems, technical documentation, and authorised fabrication support efficient specification and installation in contemporary homes.

A Sustainable Acoustic Solution for Auckland Airport's Transport Hub

A Sustainable Acoustic Solution for Auckland Airport's Transport Hub

GreenStuf Car Park and Acoustic Soffit Liner was used to reduce noise and reverberation, and ensure a comfortable and visually appealing space, all while contributing to the hub's 5 Green Star Parksmart Goal credential.

eCLIQ Solution Makes Sharing School Spaces Safe and Simple

eCLIQ Solution Makes Sharing School Spaces Safe and Simple

The eCLIQ system not only provided better access control for Waitara High School but also offered the convenience of tracking keys, managing lost keys, and ensuring accountability for every user.

Beyond Warm Toes: How Warmup Underfloor Heating Creates a Healthier Home

Beyond Warm Toes: How Warmup Underfloor Heating Creates a Healthier Home

Warmup underfloor heating transforms the environment by improving air quality, controlling moisture, and creating a more consistent indoor climate, making it a more comfortable place to live.

Elevate Your Designs with the Savaria Eclipse: A Machine-Roomless Lift Ideal for New Homes and Retrofits

Elevate Your Designs with the Savaria Eclipse: A Machine-Roomless Lift Ideal for New Homes and Retrofits

The Savaria Eclipse Home Elevator from Architectural Home Elevators is a highly versatile, machine-roomless residential solution that delivers exceptional performance and design flexibility.

A Refined Curved Timber Feature by JWA Architects

A Refined Curved Timber Feature by JWA Architects

The NACCI Clip-In Timber Batten System was specified with Hemlock timber battens for a range of bespoke designs including timber ceilings, wall linings, and a striking curved feature wall. 

Shining the Light on Water Absorption and How Levels Impact Tile Quality

Shining the Light on Water Absorption and How Levels Impact Tile Quality

Any tile with a water absorption rate above 0.5% is classified as ceramic, not porcelain, Unfortunately there are increasing instances of inferior, high absorption tiles used in flooring across New Zealand which can compromise longevity and durability.

Protect Against Leaks, Overflows and Failures with Aquaknight's Comprehensive Inter-Balcony Drainage Range

Protect Against Leaks, Overflows and Failures with Aquaknight's Comprehensive Inter-Balcony Drainage Range

Designed for seamless integration with single-ply membrane, torch-on, and liquid systems, Aquaknight's Inter-Balcony Membrane Drainage ensures a robust, watertight seal that protects against the harshest weather conditions. 

When New Builds Backfire: The Hidden Cost of Poor Roof Ventilation

When New Builds Backfire: The Hidden Cost of Poor Roof Ventilation

Condensation and mould in roof spaces remain widespread issues in New Zealand construction. Poor moisture management can lead to structural deterioration, call-backs, and reputational risk for specifiers and designers who rely on predictable, durable performance from their systems.

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